82S11306 JGH-D
By: Branch H.R. No. 250
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Ben Coker is retiring as assistant
superintendent of business services for Highland Park Independent
School District on July 31, 2011, drawing to a close a notable
tenure in education that has spanned more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, Earlier in his career, Dr. Coker distinguished
himself as assistant superintendent of general administration and
business services for Goose Creek Consolidated ISD in Baytown and
as assistant superintendent of business and finance for Paris ISD;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Coker joined Highland Park ISD in 2001 and has
since played a vital role in ensuring the district's financial
integrity and stability; he managed the 2008 bond issue, and thanks
in large part to his skill and leadership, HPISD is the only
district in the state to earn and maintain a AAA bond rating; and
WHEREAS, Widely recognized as one of the state's leading
experts on school finance, Dr. Coker has served as an officer for
the Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund and for
the Texas Association of School Board Officials; and
WHEREAS, Ben Coker's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Highland Park and earned him the respect and admiration of his
peers, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his accomplishments
as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Ben Coker
on his retirement from the Highland Park Independent School
District and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Coker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.